tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782857723048958770.post5521811520681436288..comments2023-04-17T06:45:04.694-04:00Comments on Talkative*TLC: Fun Fact Friday 07.26.13Tracey @ Talkative*TLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13092615540873962767noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782857723048958770.post-18205582208975764352013-07-26T15:19:50.427-04:002013-07-26T15:19:50.427-04:00Hi Lauren - thanks for reading and for leaving thi...Hi Lauren - thanks for reading and for leaving this message. I'm so sadden by the news. I lived about 2 blocks from where Amy lived and am in shock by this violent, tragic event. When we first moved to Southie I definitely had moments where I was nervous outside by myself, mainly due to my own paranoia. But that quickly went away and I can't say I ever felt completely unsafe. Especially mornings when I walked to/from the gym, and in the area near Thomas Park. Other areas of Southie certainly had me a little more concerned but nowhere near the park. Which means there were many times where my guard was down - not good. I am really happy to hear they are offering self defense classes and that you are taking advantage of it. I think most of us young professionals in the area got very comfortable with how fun and unique Southie is. You almost forget you're still living within a city, and that there are many people not happy with the changes. <br />Overall, I still feel like Southie is a safe area of the city and I love the additional perks you get living there - dog parks, beaches, etc. So I hope this doesn't make you want to move. But again, I think it is a great idea to take a self defense class, no matter where you live really, and am happy to hear the community is offering them for free. <br /><br />I hope you have a great weekend.<br /><br />TraceyTracey @ Talkative*TLChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13092615540873962767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782857723048958770.post-33322916069190644802013-07-26T13:02:41.346-04:002013-07-26T13:02:41.346-04:00This is totally the wrong post on which to comment...This is totally the wrong post on which to comment so please forgive this but I've been a reader since earlier this year when I was new to South Boston and found your blog. I came to your blog today to see if you had written anything about the young Bentley grad that was killed in South Boston. Where she lived is the area my husband and I always pass on the way to take our dog to Thomas Park. I'm going to participate in the free self defense classes being offered in Southie as a result but was just curious as to your take on crime in the area since you lived there for awhile. I love South Boston and you've been a great resource so thanks for being an enjoyable read.Laurennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6782857723048958770.post-80156470339610408332013-07-26T07:24:53.097-04:002013-07-26T07:24:53.097-04:00How were the Imagine Dragons live? I feel like th...How were the Imagine Dragons live? I feel like that would be an awesome concert!!<br /><br />I do the same thing...if there's ever a low-key weekend, my to-do list is crazy long. Good luck tackling it!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10378873480294402296noreply@blogger.com